Travel Leisure

Going on holiday with children as a family unit is a great way to bond and there are all kinds of fun activities that you can enjoy doing on holiday as a family group from swimming and visiting the aquarium to exploring the city sights. Dubai is a great part of the world to visit with children,as it is known for being a safe place with plenty of fun activities for everyone to enjoy.

One of the best ways to enjoy a holiday in Dubai is to find a hotel company that allows children to stay for free and this is ideal if you are on a tight budget. You can find deals such as kids can stay for free at DAMAC hotels and this is a good way to save money, as you will still need to pay out for other things such as their food and airline tickets, which will quickly add up.

Family Activities

Dubai might be a shopping mecca but there are also lots of other activities that families can enjoy doing, including all of the following:

• Visit the aquarium
• See the Dubai Fountain
• Explore the sand dunes in the desert
• Walk along the beaches
• Go swimming
• Head to the BurjKhalifa
• Spend a morning at one of the many waterparks
• Go on a hot air balloon ride
• Head off on a desert safari

There are lots of theme parks to enjoy and how old your children are will affect the types of activities that you choose to do.

Family Friendly Hotels

It is important to feel welcome in a hotel when you travel with your children and you will need to do some research to find a hotel company that encourages you to stay as a family. You can look out for special deals such as children stay for free and you can often see what special promotions are on offer by looking online on the company website.

A family friendly hotel will offer all of the following:

• Special deals that include allowing kids to stay for free
• The option to add an extra bed in your room
• Inter connecting rooms for families
• An on-site restaurant that welcomes children
• Facilities and amenities that will appeal to kids such as a swimming pool

You can ask for advice from your hotel about how you can book up different family friendly excursions and day trips and you should head to the local markets to show your children a different way of life in the traditional souks found throughout the outskirts of the city. Encourage them to try new foods and immerse them in the local culture, so that you can educate them while on holiday.

As well as having lots of fun things for children to do, Dubai is also home to many great hotels that welcome kids with open arms making it a wonderful place to explore as a family.